In this episode of the Anti-Pattern Podcast, Christian and Michael take you Back to AI: Lessons from the Future — reflecting on three key insights from the prostep ivip symposium.

First, they explore why “SaaS is dead” is more than just a provocative statement. It’s not about how software is delivered anymore, but about how easily it can be customized. As AI enables the creation of highly tailored solutions at low cost, static, out-of-the-box software is losing relevance fast.

Second, they discuss AI as a utility and the big open question: who will capture the value? Will it be the LLM providers, or those who successfully embed AI as a core architectural building block into their platforms? Christian and Michael share their perspective — and why platform players might have a strong position in this evolving landscape.

Finally, they dive into the human factor. What does it actually mean to work with AI? How do we deal with the cognitive load, the disruption, and the changing role of humans in increasingly AI-driven systems?

Three lessons, one conversation — and a look at what might shape the future of software and work.